Most commonly sold SFPs on the Salem District with average amounts sold and value received by the government for FY 1995 – 2005.

Product Sold

Unit of Measure

5 Years Average 95-99

5 Years Average 2000-05

Boughs

Pounds

571,150
$48,300

112266
$10,760

Floral & Greenery

Pounds

63,246
$5,625

201000
$14238

Moss

Pounds

153,225
$8,250

115775
$4,233

Mushrooms

Pounds

15,810
$2,075

21958
$3,033

Transplants

Each

6,573
$1,580

8016
$292

Edible & Medicinal Plants

The table below contains a brief list of common edible and/or medicinal plants found on the Salem District. Before using any of these plants, be certain of their identification through the use of a good plant identification guide

Plant

Uses All Edible Fruit

Blackcap

Blackberry

Cherry

Bark extract is used for coughs

Elderberry

Cooked berries used for wine/jams, flowers used for skin lotion,
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